(This post was written on June 23, 2023.)
I’m writing this post in fan girl mode because I just ran into Marty Raney in the Seattle Airport!
For those of you who have no idea who I’m talking about, that’s ok, I probably wouldn’t have known him either if we weren’t on a homesteading journey. Marty is the star of the TV show Homestead Rescue, on the Discovery Network. He and two of his kids answer SOS calls from failing homesteads and bring them back to life (or at least, to safety).
AC and I started watching the show so we could learn what NOT to do on our own homestead. As it turns out, we’ve picked up a few golden DO nuggets from Marty and his crew along the way, too.
Anywho, I was coming out of the bathroom in SEA-TAC and there he was, right in front of me! In full Marty regalia: cowboy hat, white button-down under a black jacket, bandana, jeans, and cowboy boots. And he was tall. So tall! I think I actually froze for a few seconds before I stumbled into an OMG moment where I said, embarrassingly fast, “You’re Marty Raney! We want to start a homestead soon and we’ve been watching your show to learn the do’s and don’ts!”
I think my word vomit stunned him for a second! Once he sorted all my words out, he asked what my name was, then asked what we wanted on our homestead. I told him we want to start with goats, chickens, and bees. He took my hand in his rough, calloused one and said, “Just do it. It’ll be the best decision you ever make.” I unashamedly asked for a picture–so that AC believed me when I told her this story–and he didn’t hesitate. Then, as we were walking our separate ways, he turned and yelled, “Once you get started, call me! I’m serious, find me on social media. I’ll remember Charli!” And that was that.
Of course I immediately texted my photo to AC, then called to share the full story.
What a sign, y’all! What a sign.
Until next time,
Charli
How awesome ! You should definitely look him up on social media when you’re ready I think you’ll be there to help if you need any
AC follows him on Instagram 🙂